Martial-Arts in Headstone Lane

What is Aikido?

Aikido (Japanese: 'way of spiritual harmony'), (originally derived from the Japanese Martial-Art: Daito-ryu Aiki-jujutsu) is a martial-art that utilising: locks, holds, throws and pins. The aim is to turning an attacker's strength and momentum against him. Pressure on vital nerve centres are also used.

Aikido is very different from disciplines such as Karate, Kick Boxing, Taekwondo, Mixed Martial Arts, Muay Thai and Krav Maga where there is emphasis on kicking, punching or wrestling.

Aikido is versatile with flowing circular movements and you will practice a variety of differing attacks and defences (applications) during a typical evenings training.

Is Aikido for me?

Because Aikido is a purely defensive Martial Art, it is the preferred choice for many professionals who experience problems with violence in the line of their work.

The law is clear that you are able to defend yourselves from attack but only by using the minimum force necessary.

The police for example are taught basic moves that are quick to learn, but Aikido is equally suitable for other 'customer facing' professionals such as: teachers, doctors, nurses, paramedics, firemen, and others in public services owing to its passive but effective nature. Aikido is particularly well suited as a self-defence for women as size and strength are not important issues.

Club and Martial-Art Training

Pinner Aikido Club London runs a mixed martial art class with separate changing facilities. The classes are quite social affairs and training partners are encouraged to help each other with fair practice and advice.

Training partners are changed frequently so you won't be stuck with one person all night. Our Aikido students work at their own pace during the training sessions and no one is forced into doing anything they are not comfortable with.

How to join? - Martial-Arts in Headstone Lane

You don't have to sign up straight away. Please feel free to come along and visit - join in or just watch from our seating area if you prefer.

Either way you'll be welcome and hopefully you'll have an interesting time at our friendly aikido club.

Please visit our FAQ section, that contains all the common questions related to club and training.

See our New Starters Guide to find out what to wear and what you can expect when you come along.

"The divine is not something high above us. It is in heaven, it is in earth, it is inside us. " - Morihei Ueshiba

If you are searching for Martial Arts in Headstone Lane and area you are the right place. Remember it is not wholly about combat, self defence and mastering the ability to kick ass. It teaches the individual about mental discipline, building confidence and personal fitness. If you are willing to embrace these facets, why not read more about Martial Arts in Headstone Lane?

The Pinner Aikido Club have been helping people improve their lives through Martial Arts since 1995. By following our clubs path you will learn how to bring together the mind and the body to achieve your goals, be it weight loss, getting fit or boosting confidence and social skills. Our Martial Arts instructors are all highly qualified, well trained and motivated to help you get where you want to be by learning and practicing Martial Arts.

The philosophy is simple; "Everyone can learn and develop their bodies and minds by learning martial arts to achieve self-defense skills, self-esteem, confidence, and fitness in a relaxed, exciting and fun way."

The modern Martial-Art of Aikido is versatile with flowing circular movements and you will practice a variety of differing attacks and defences during a typical evenings training. Aikido is performed in pairs, at your own pace, with one taking on the role of attacker whilst the other defends.

Martial Arts in Headstone Lane

For those who are interested in Martial Arts our classes are are held every Tuesday and Wednesday evening at our Harrow dojo, and Thursday evening at our Pinner dojo in NW London.

If you are living in Headstone Lane and you are looking for some place to train Martial Arts you can easy find us by clicking at How to find us link.

If you are located in in Headstone Lane please feel free to come along and visit - join in or just watch from our seating area if you prefer. Either way you will be welcome and hopefully you will have an interesting time at our friendly club.